2024 Countdown to IUFB Kickoff: 20 Days (Dontrae Henderson)

Written by: Nate Comp (@NathanComp1)

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The Hoosier Huddle countdown to kickoff carries on! For the 100 days leading up to kickoff, we at Hoosier Huddle will feature every player from the 2024 roster in anticipation of Indiana’s first game of the season against Florida International University. Today, we highlight a true freshman addition to the Hoosiers, Dontrae Henderson.

Dontrae Henderson (Freshman)

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Height: 5’11”

Weight:  180 Pounds

Position: Defensive Back

Curt Cignetti made it clear in his first few days with Indiana that he does not recruit based on the “star rankings”, but rather the type of player he feels can be successful. So naturally, when he made the switch from JMU to IU, he brought a number of his recruits along with him. That is the case for Dontrae Henderson, a former Dukes commit that followed Cignetti to the Hoosiers.

Henderson was a 2-star prospect by 247Sports and received 16 scholarship offers, though Indiana was the sole Power Five offer. Henderson enrolled early to be a part of spring practices. He has good size for the defensive secondary. This season, he will serve primarily as a depth piece and a member of the scout team as he continues to develop to the college game.

The Hoosier Huddle Countdown to Kickoff rolls on with Day 19 tomorrow!